April's Android 15 Update Brings Enhanced Security and Camera Fixes for Pixel Devices

Android 15 April Update Rollout: Pixel Devices Receive Security Patches and Bug Fixes

Overview

Google has started rolling out the April 2025 security patch for its Pixel lineup, including models from Pixel 6 to Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The update addresses 31 security issues and includes several bug fixes to improve device performance and user experience.

Security Patches

• Date: 2025-04-01 and 2025-04-05
• Number of Issues: 31 (ranging from high to critical)
• *Notable Vulnerabilities:
  • CVE-2024-53150 (Kernel, USB) and CVE-2024-53197 (Kernel, USB) are under limited, targeted exploitation.

Device-Specific Updates

Global Build Numbers

• Pixel 6 to Pixel 9a: BP1A.250405.007 (variations for different regions and carriers)
• Pixel 9a Taiwan/EMEA: BD4A.250405.003

Regional Build Numbers

• *Taiwan+EMEA:
  • Pixel 9 to Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250405.007.A1
• *Verizon:
  • Pixel 9 to Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250405.007.D1
• *Deutsche Telekom:
  • Pixel 9 to Pixel 9 Pro Fold: BP1A.250405.007.C1

Changelog

Biometrics

• Fixed issues with fingerprint recognition and response under certain conditions.

Camera

• Improved camera stability when zooming in/out under certain conditions (affects models from Pixel 6 to Pixel Fold).

Display & Graphics

• Fixed issue with screen brightness flickering when using video streaming apps under certain conditions.

User Interface

• Fixed issue with overlapping views on the lockscreen weather clock under certain conditions.
• Fixed issue with the Pixel Launcher when creating a new user or switching users under certain conditions.